Just the same, I discovered that our 1st anniversary weekend is the same as Beaufort's 300th Birthday. We'll be there for both the anniversary and birthday celebrations.
good times, good food, good wine, good company is coming soon...
8.27.2009
8.21.2009
I'm living out a stereotype.
3 Visits to a doctor (so far),
2 separate x-ray sessions (so far),
1 bottle of synthetic pain relief,
A cast,
2 borrowed crutches,
A clean break in the left fibula,
A scuffed elbow, knee, and gut,
A seriously bruised ego,
A new fender,
New seals,
New shift lever,
New rear sprocket cover,
New clutch lever,
New engine guard,
New left fork,
New battery cover,
New foot pegs…
But walking away from a motorcycle crash that involved me and my bike only is priceless.
I’m fine, albeit hobbled a bit. My docs have told me that the break was bad, but I was extremely lucky. 9 times out of 10, with the break that I have, apparently it pulls some ligaments loose and normally breaks the tibia as well. I can’t tell you how thankful I am to be the 1/10th that gets away with it. I can’t tell you how thankful I am for insurance that has been very good to me. I can’t tell you, again, just how lucky of an individual I am. I’m a new rider, and fell into a stereotype. Thankfully it wasn’t the stereotype that includes me not getting up at the end of the crash.
Will I get back on the bike again? Yeah, as soon as it’s ready and I’m able. Nothing can compare to being on the back of a bike like that. Nothing.
2 separate x-ray sessions (so far),
1 bottle of synthetic pain relief,
A cast,
2 borrowed crutches,
A clean break in the left fibula,
A scuffed elbow, knee, and gut,
A seriously bruised ego,
A new fender,
New seals,
New shift lever,
New rear sprocket cover,
New clutch lever,
New engine guard,
New left fork,
New battery cover,
New foot pegs…
But walking away from a motorcycle crash that involved me and my bike only is priceless.
I’m fine, albeit hobbled a bit. My docs have told me that the break was bad, but I was extremely lucky. 9 times out of 10, with the break that I have, apparently it pulls some ligaments loose and normally breaks the tibia as well. I can’t tell you how thankful I am to be the 1/10th that gets away with it. I can’t tell you how thankful I am for insurance that has been very good to me. I can’t tell you, again, just how lucky of an individual I am. I’m a new rider, and fell into a stereotype. Thankfully it wasn’t the stereotype that includes me not getting up at the end of the crash.
Will I get back on the bike again? Yeah, as soon as it’s ready and I’m able. Nothing can compare to being on the back of a bike like that. Nothing.
8.10.2009
I'm sunburnt, but feeling accomplished.
This past weekend wasn't just hot, it was sweltering. Now imagine having to spend the past 48 hours covered in jeans, boots, gloves, long sleeves, and a helmet... sitting atop a 250cc trainer bike... on a shade free blacktop training course. Granted, we weren't outside for the entire training, but for a good 5 hours of the day we were training and practicing a healthy handful of scenarios designed to test our control of the bike. There was a great amount of knowledge pumped into us, but it was definitely within reason.
Good stuff I say. RCC offers the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Beginning Rider's Course. Sure, other dealerships offer their own training, but this is the same course. If you've ever wanted to give riding a bike a try, do yourself a favor and take the course. 140 bucks covers everything that you'll need for the class. They supply the bike, helmet, and materials. Everything else is up to you (gloves, jeans, long sleeves, the willingness to learn.) Some will argue the cost of the class, I'm sure. It's less expensive than the course that a dealership will offer, and MUCH less expensive than repairs on you or the bike that you might lay down while you're learning on your own.
I passed, which I'm pleased with. The test is twofold. It's more than just a measuring of common sense as well. There is a riding technique test as well as a 50 odd question written test. The thing is, if you pay attention, there are no issues with the written. If you listen to, trust the judgment and instruction of the coaches, and follow their lead.. you'll be fine on the bike. If they say to turn your head as far as possible, do it. It works. If they tell you the bike is effectively a gyroscope, listen.. it really is. Thanks again Dom and Paula. I just didn't realize how much tiny body movements affect stability, or attempt to correct it.
That said, you won't see me on the highway anytime soon. You may catch me practicing skills testing in a local parking lot, or maybe riding to and from work.. but if you live outside of Asheboro, be patient as to when you'll see the new bike first-hand.
Also, a funny thing came up this past weekend. Think to yourself how you pronounce bicycle. Then think about motorcycle. Do you pronounce "cycle" differently? why? I caught myself snickering at the "motorsickle" pronunciation, but couldn't figure out why that was.
The only thing left to do now is head off to the DMV, grab an endorsement and pick up the bike tomorrow.
Good stuff I say. RCC offers the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Beginning Rider's Course. Sure, other dealerships offer their own training, but this is the same course. If you've ever wanted to give riding a bike a try, do yourself a favor and take the course. 140 bucks covers everything that you'll need for the class. They supply the bike, helmet, and materials. Everything else is up to you (gloves, jeans, long sleeves, the willingness to learn.) Some will argue the cost of the class, I'm sure. It's less expensive than the course that a dealership will offer, and MUCH less expensive than repairs on you or the bike that you might lay down while you're learning on your own.
I passed, which I'm pleased with. The test is twofold. It's more than just a measuring of common sense as well. There is a riding technique test as well as a 50 odd question written test. The thing is, if you pay attention, there are no issues with the written. If you listen to, trust the judgment and instruction of the coaches, and follow their lead.. you'll be fine on the bike. If they say to turn your head as far as possible, do it. It works. If they tell you the bike is effectively a gyroscope, listen.. it really is. Thanks again Dom and Paula. I just didn't realize how much tiny body movements affect stability, or attempt to correct it.
That said, you won't see me on the highway anytime soon. You may catch me practicing skills testing in a local parking lot, or maybe riding to and from work.. but if you live outside of Asheboro, be patient as to when you'll see the new bike first-hand.
Also, a funny thing came up this past weekend. Think to yourself how you pronounce bicycle. Then think about motorcycle. Do you pronounce "cycle" differently? why? I caught myself snickering at the "motorsickle" pronunciation, but couldn't figure out why that was.
The only thing left to do now is head off to the DMV, grab an endorsement and pick up the bike tomorrow.
8.05.2009
anniversary?
So yeah, as of yesterday, threemilesinmyshoes has existed for a year already. I can remember posting around the same time as the Asheboro ABC election... and to think, it's almost a year to the day that I started blathering on.
8.03.2009
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